The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1887-09-28

@son of Peter B. peulaer. the great

"Son of Peter B. Poulder, the great
pork packer there, isn't he? ?"
" Yes, SIR
"His father should deal with him il
would be quite in his line.
"Oh, papa, p said sweet, reproaehful
voice, as those near who heardithe colo
guy Uttered.
It's fact" Lucy, reioined the far
mer.
| The old gentleman, who evidently was
intelligent, entered into general conver-
sation with the younger, and soon show
ed that he was quite well informed Boil
hing was glad of conference so enter
tanning, especially when, as his eyes were
bent in that direction, he saw the young
lady was interested, and, he hoped, a
pleased listener There was something
very sweet in the expression of her coun-
tenance, an inexpressible impress of
modesty and innocence in her features.
They chatted away and the elder, so
dextrously that the younger never per-
ceIved il. drew out of the other his
position. prospects, and future inten-
tons
Boiling was frank by nature, and the
questions OF his interlocutor, who was as
ingenious as the other was ingenious,
were craftily put The sharp granger
soon learned that Frank Boiling had
been engaged for some time in the study
of law but that his father, having met
with reyerses and having two younger
daughters to educate, the young man de-
terlnined to make his burden less, and
had set out to support himself. abandon
ing his law studies and taking situation
as salesman in country store at Griffton
thriving town about five miles from the
main line
al get but begagrly pay, of course
said Frank, gayly; I'm only raw
hand but have promise that when l
am qualified my wages will be increas-
ed"
:. You are rather singular person"
said the farmer, gruffiy. Most young
men would have talked of their salary
Il rather prefer the old style of Eng
lish," said Boiling. Il am to be hire
ling, and the compensation of hireling
is called wages. But wages or salary
the terms are Indifferent TO me-
MY place is within amile Of Griffton,"
said the old man. I've notion that
knew your father once. Wasn't he at
Harvard in his timer"
Yes, sir and so was l. We are al
umni of the same school,"
"I wonder if he remembers his old
chum there-one George Carter-George
st. Leger Carter as they have it on the
rolls"
'Yes, sir Pve heard him speak of
him often Judge Carter, you mean +?
He lives at Griffton. Do you know
him ?"
I'm, yes After a fashion"
Papa" whispered the young girl,
but Bolling's quick ear caught her
words. q know the judge better than
you do"
Be quiet, Puss, will you?" replied
her father, in the same tone.
8 / am told that he left the bench, and
though quite wealthy, has gone back to
the bar l have letter for him which
my father, recalling their youthful friend
ship, insisted on giving me {. but shall
not present it
Why not? He might be of use TO
YOU
Scarcely, sir. You see if l am to be
a salesman in a country store, ! had bet
ter accommodate myself to my position.
The judge, even if he remembered old
college friendships, wouldn't be likely to
consider me welcome addition to his
family circle as visitor He is rich, and
then he is said to have a very handsome
and accomplished daughter, who would
no doubt look down on me have my
bread and butter to earn, and had best
eonfine myself to it."
Possibly youare right But how came
your father to lose his money thought
he inherited a fine fortune?"
Yes, sir; but he was drawn into in
curing responsibility for a relative. He
is not ruined, by any means, but is mere
" hampered, and thinks he will pull
through in time with little economy
and prudence and have no dou bt he
will. Fut ! am only in his way. or |
would have remained
Have youever thought of trying farm
ing?'
No, sir. have no capital, and know
nothing of it'
Do you know any more of selling
groceries and dry goods?"
Not a bit more but you see | am
paid something there while learn
Your friend, or your acquaintance, as
you call him, goes to Gritfton, to-does
he ?"
Yes, sir but he goes there in diff
ferent capacity. believe he represents
his father in some transactions about
some property with the judge and Is to
remain there some days as guest, until
the affair is closed. Possibly, as his IA
ther wants him 10 marry, he may be on
tour of observation and take in the
judges daughter, though that is very i'm
pertinent Of me, for he has said nothing
on the subject"
do you think he is 80 irresistible as
to be able TO pick and choose at his
pleasure e'' inquired the girl, look
ing very quizzically over her fathers
shoulder.
He can be very fascinating when he
chooses, | am told,7 replied Boiling
and as he is handsome, an only son. and
his father worth millions, he is what ell
derly ladies' call a good catch.'"
He puts up his fascination along with
his courtesy, suppose, and leaves
both at home when he travels" said the
girl.
"Lucy, I.ucyr' cried her father,
some thoughts had better be left un-